While the categories honored at the VMAs still include video of the year, best new artist, best video in the hip-hop, pop or rock genres and many others, the award show has become a celebration of the MTV family of programming and of the youth that it entertains.

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The trailer, in my opinion the best of the year, video game, movie or otherwise, sums up the story better than I can, and I highly recommend giving it a watch below.

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The seven categories are: most creative, most inspirational, best series, best comedy, musician of the year, best commentary and "most adorable video ever".

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The artist formerly known as Stefani Germanotta had been nominated for 13, the most ever for an artist, and took home a record eight, including Video of the Year, Best Pop Video and Best Female Video.

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The quest for the Game of the Year continues in this multi-part examination of some of the best video games of 2012.

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